Dead Boy Detectives
GenreFantasy drama
Based on
Characters
by
Developed bySteve Yockey
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production locationLangley, Canada
Production companies
Release
Original networkNetflix
Related
The Sandman

Dead Boy Detectives is an upcoming fantasy drama streaming television series developed by Steve Yockey based on the DC Comics characters of the same name by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner.[1] It is set to premiere on Netflix.

Premise

The series follows Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine, who decided not to enter the afterlife and stay on Earth and investigate crimes that involve supernatural stuff.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten by [1]Original release date
1TBALee Toland Krieger[2]Steve YockeyTBA

The second through eighth episodes are written by Shoshana Sachi, Ian Weinreich & Kristy Lowrey, Joshua Conkel & Kristin Layne Tucker, Kelli Breslin & Jeremy Kaufman, Beth Schwartz & Oscar Balderrama, Steve Yockey, and Ross Maxwell, respectively.[1] Glen Winter, Cheryl Dunye, Andi Armaganian, Amanda Tapping, Pete Chatmon and Richard Speight will direct episodes of the series.[3]

Production

Development

On September 3, 2021, Variety reported that HBO Max ordered a pilot for a potential series.[4] On April 14, 2022, HBO Max gave the production a series order.[5] On February 24, 2023, the series was moved from HBO Max to Netflix. The series was reportedly moved due to being incompatible with DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran's plans to have HBO Max's DC shows be set in the DC Universe, as well as due to the HBO Max's inability to market the series before 2024.[6] In April 20, 2023, Gaiman confirmed the series would be set in the same universe as The Sandman (2022-present).[7]

Casting

In November 2021, George Rexstrew, Jayden Revri, Kassius Nelson, Alexander Calvert, Briana Cuoco, Ruth Connell, Yuyu Kitamura, and Jenn Lyon were cast.[8][9] Lukas Gage replaced Calvert in September 2022.[10] In October 2022, Michael Beach, Joshua Colley, and Lindsey Gort joined the cast in recurring capacities.[11] A month later, Caitlin Reilly, Max Jenkins, and David Iacono were cast.[12][13]

Filming

The pilot episode was filmed between December 2021 and January 2022, with Lee Toland Krieger directing.[2][6] Filming for the series began on November 7, 2022, in Langley, Canada, and concluded on April 5, 2023.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Dead Boy Detectives". Writers Guild of America West. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "'Dead Boy Detectives' Moving Forward at HBO Max, Filming Schedule Confirmed". Midgard Times. August 20, 2022. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  3. ^ Zogbi, Emily (January 4, 2023). "HBO Max's Dead Boy Detectives Taps The Winchesters, Arrow Directors". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  4. ^ Otterson, Joe (September 3, 2021). "'Dead Boy Detectives' Series From Steve Yockey, Jeremy Carver, Greg Berlanti Gets HBO Max Pilot Order (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on October 30, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  5. ^ Otterson, Joe (April 14, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives' Ordered to Series at HBO Max". Variety. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (February 24, 2023). "DC Drama 'Dead Boy Detectives' Moves to Netflix From HBO Max (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
  7. ^ Laudenbach, Sarah (April 21, 2023). "Dead Boy Detectives To Expand The Sandman TV Universe, Confirms Neil Gaiman". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  8. ^ Otterson, Joe (November 22, 2021). "'Dead Boy Detectives' HBO Max Pilot Sets Main Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  9. ^ White, Peter (April 14, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives' Ordered To Series At HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  10. ^ Otterson, Joe (September 22, 2022). "Lukas Gage Joins 'Dead Boy Detectives' Series at HBO Max (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (October 12, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives': Michael Beach, Joshua Colley & Lindsey Gort Join HBO Max Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  12. ^ Otterson, Joe (November 1, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives' HBO Max Series Adds Caitlin Reilly, Max Jenkins (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  13. ^ Petski, Denise (November 10, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives': David Iacono To Play David The Demon In HBO Max Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  14. ^ "DGC BC Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. April 14, 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.

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Netflix original upcoming series
Live-action TV series based on DC Comics publications
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